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NFL 2019 Briefs | Ups and downs of Aussie punters, NFL beefcake pacified,

Mixed fortunes for Aussie punters as one had fans losing their minds while Pro Bowl star Michael Dickson delivered a shocker.

Andrew McMurtryAndrew McMurtry
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October 14, 2019 - 9:49PM
Jordan Berry’s freakish moment.
Jordan Berry’s freakish moment.

When Seattle Seahawks star Michael Dickson became the first rookie punter in 33-years to earn a spot on the Pro Bowl roster, he looked like he was playing on easy.

Week after week he was grabbing headlines with insane moments with US fans flipping out.

While the start of his sophomore season has seen him suffer the famous sophomore slump, he appears to have inspired other Aussies in the NFL.

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This week, it was Jordan Berry.

The Pittsburgh Steelers punter signed with the side in 2015 and has held onto his role throughout the years.

But this week, he took it to the next level.

While he sits midtable for most of the statistical measures, Berry showed that doesn’t matter when you can pull off moments like this at the times that matter most.

With just over a minute remaining and the Steelers holding a 24-17 lead, Berry kicked from halfway but landed the kick to spin sideways, bouncing into his teammates arms one yard out.

It gave the LA Chargers just over a minute to go 99 yards, which proven a step too far as the Steelers held on to win.

Punter Jordan Berry has been at the Steelers since 2015.
Punter Jordan Berry has been at the Steelers since 2015.

Social media went nuts with the result.

On the other side of things, Dickson was tasting the lows of the NFL.

With the Seahawks up 25-20 with just under 10 minutes remaining while fourth down just one yard out from their line, they needed some magic from their punter.

But Dickson had to punt with his heels up against the back of the end zone and completely shanked the ball, kicking it out just 24 yards out and handing the Browns a key attacking opportunity.

Luckily it didn’t leave the Seahawks short as they won 32-28.

Post-match, coach Pete Carroll said he screwed up by not taking a safety on the play.

But fans were quick to pounce on the poor punt.

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Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf’s mouthguard has grabbed the headlines.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf’s mouthguard has grabbed the headlines.

DK Metcalf first came onto the NFL’s radar after pictures of him emerged putting other guys at the gym to shame.

His hulking physique even saw coach Carroll take his shirt off when they met at the NFL combine.

But since joining the league, his mouthguard has stolen the imagination of fans.

Fans are also loving his play with four catches for 69 yards.

It’s starting to get him noticed with Odell Beckham Jr. messing with the youngster and introducing himself before the game.

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